Pupil learning

Engaging with Parents: Pupil Assessment

British Market Research Bureau   |   May 2007

The GTC has been seeking parents' views about pupil assessment as part of its policy review process. We commissioned the British Market Research Bureau (BMRB) to carry out a qualitative research study in order to consult parents on their experiences, ideas and views. The resulting report forms part of the GTC's advice to government on pupil assessment.

Effective Leadership in the Early Years Sector (ELEYS) Study

Institute of Education   |   2006

This study of the characteristics of effective leadership for learning in early years centres was led by Professor Iram Siraj-Blatchford at the Institute of Education, and supported and funded by the GTC.

GTC Survey of Teachers

NFER   |   2004-06

Every year since 2004, the GTC has commissioned a survey of the views and experiences of the teaching profession. A variety of papers and reports on different aspects of the surveys can be accessed by visiting the link below.

www.gtce.org.uk/research/tsurvey

Developing pedagogies for e-learning resources (PELRS)

Manchester Metropolitan University   |   2005

This was a research and development study exploring the innovative uses of ICT in teaching and learning. The project was conducted by researchers at Manchester Metropolitan University. It ran from 2002 to 2005, and further developments are being planned following positive responses to the work.

PELRS website

Parent focus groups on school accountability

NOP   |   October 2005

The GTC commissioned NOP Social and Political to support qualitative research among parents, to find out parents' views of 'league tables'.

Education of asylum seeker and refugee pupils

University of Cambridge   |   July 2005

A consortium including the Refugee Council and the NUT sponsored this study. It was led by Professor Madeleine Arnot and Dr Halleli Pinson of the University of Cambridge, and reported in July 2005.

GTC press release (13 July 2005)

Mapping work on the future of teaching and learning

NFER   |   2005

This study was carried out by a research team at the NFER on behalf of the GTC. It aimed to identify and chart current thinking on the future of teaching and learning across a wide range of initiatives and approaches.